On Wednesday, September 4, Kelvin Kirkland negotiated a guilty plea on one count felony murder before Superior Court Judge Tommy Smith. He received life with parole; nol pros on one count malice …
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9/11/24
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Mrs. Jordanna Williams was chosen as the 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year and Emanuel County Teacher of the Year. Beginning her teaching career in Toombs County teaching Pre-K at Lyons Primary School, …
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9/11/24
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Emanuel Medical center is undergoing some exciting changes as a major renovation of the Emergency Department gets underway.
During this construction period, patients and visitors will experience …
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9/10/24
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Swainsboro High School is preparing to crown a new Homecoming King and Queen this Friday, September 6. Senior representatives for Queen are Destiny Cuyler, Akira Marion, Madison Padgett, and Di’mya …
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9/4/24
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Dr. Ray is a name that you often hear throughout our tight-knit community. He is someone who has served this community for 50 years. On August 29, his 50 years of service was honored. The celebration …
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by AVERY BERRY
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9/4/24
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Each year at East Georgia State College’s (EGSC) fall workshop, faculty and staff come together to meet about the upcoming academic year. During the workshop, the annual EGSC Employee Appreciation …
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9/4/24
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East Georgia State College (EGSC) will host its Honey Extraction Party Monday, September 9! The event will be held in the Rotunda area in the Luck Flanders Gambrell Building at 3 p.m. Members of …
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9/4/24
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The Emanuel County Humane Society will have another open meeting for anyone interested in coming and joining. The meeting will be September 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. The location of the meeting will be at …
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by SHARI WATT
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9/4/24
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Last week, five members of the Emanuel Retired Educators Association traveled to Jesup to attend the annual district meeting conducted by the Georgia Retired Educators Association. The meeting was …
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9/4/24
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On Saturday, August 31, Family Connection provided breakfast for the Grandparents’ Day Celebration for the families who attend the free event. Grandparents were treated to breakfast casserole, …
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9/4/24
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On Thursday, August 22, the Georgia Forestry Commission visited the second-grade classes at Twin City Elementary School. The students had been learning about fires and the importance of fire safety. …
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9/4/24
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This summer, Nataleigh Belcher has been a shining star, balancing her roles as Hereford Queen and Area 4 FFA Secretary with grace and dedication. Her commitment to representing her community and …
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9/4/24
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The Historic Society gets questions all the time now about when we are going to be open. This is wonderful! This means people are curious about the museum and surrounding buildings. Our next open …
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by MISSY ELDER
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9/4/24
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Jimmy E. Lawson, son of two sharecroppers, Annie Lois Edenfield and Alonza Lee (Lonzy) Lawson, born in 1935 on family land south of Swainsboro, west side of what was Hwy 1. The two room house with a …
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by JIMMY E. LAWSON
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9/4/24
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Vyve Broadband, a dedicated supporter of local schools and communities, announces the launch of its Football Fridays for September. This exciting initiative celebrates the start of the school year …
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9/4/24
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Excitement filled the air as the Back-to-School Touch A Truck event in downtown Swainsboro kicked off on August 3. Kids of all ages were thrilled to meet the local safety officers as their vehicles …
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9/4/24
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On August 24 , A&O Men’s Center and Elder Keith McKinney sponsored a rally at the Boneyard Pavilion to bring public safety, school administrators, government officials and a crowd of local citizens …
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9/4/24
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The following occurred during the Emanuel County Superior Court July 2024 term:
Kobe Jackson, repeat offender, negotiated a guilty plea on one count possession of firearm by convicted felon. He …
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9/4/24
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On Monday, August 26, Milton Gray, President of the Citizens Bank of Swainsboro, presented a $500 check to Emanuel County Wreaths Across America. It was greatly appreciated and will be utilized to …
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8/28/24
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Keep Faith Fellowship’s will hold their 9th Annual Suicide Awareness Walk on Saturday, September 21. Sign-up will begin 10 a.m. at Swainsboro – Varner 4-H Center and the walk will start at 10:30 …
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8/28/24
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